Excelling with Autism Obtaining Critical Mass Using Deliberate Practice

Excelling with Autism Obtaining Critical Mass Using Deliberate Practice by Brenda Smith Myles, Ruth Aspy, Kerry Mataya, & Hollis Shaffer

(XED Myles 2018)

Excelling with Autism: Obtaining Critical Mass Using Deliberate Practice introduces a new way to optimize the progress of learners with ASD. Reaching critical mass helps learners apply information in new ways spontaneous generalization.
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Autism and Employment: Raising Your Child with Foundational Skills for the Future

 by Lisa Tews, MS, CCC-SLP & Diane Zajac, LMSW

(XAT Tew 2018)

This book was written to help parents raise their child with the foundational skills he or she will need for the future.
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What’s Happening to Tom?

What’s Happening to Tom? by Kate E. Reynolds

(XAT Reyno 2015)

Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams.

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“why Didn’t They Just Say That?”

by Jennifer M. Schmidt, MEd

(XCM Schmi 2018)

“Let’s create a class instead of the typical social skills programs!” With this statement began the development of this innovative evidence-based curriculum for secondary students with ASD and their neurotypical (NT) peers. PEERspective is a complete curriculum that teaches high school students self-awareness, self-acceptance, relationship building, conflict resolution, managing stress and wellness, and many other topics that have lifelong impact on students’ lives.

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Stuff You Need to Know

 by Patricia Weaver, BS, PA

(XAT Weave 2018)

This book is a guide to help kids and young adults with autism learn the most basic skills to achieve independence.

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Planning Transitions for Young People with Special Needs and Disabilities

 by Dr. Alison Doyle

(XAT Doyle 2017)

This book is designed to support students with additional needs or disabilities from the age of 15 years upwards. This resource is divided into six skills units, providing parents, families, teachers and other professionals with resources for planning successful transitions from secondary school. The workbook helps students to identify strengths, challenges, needs and aspirations, and to turn these into achievable goals.
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Enhancing Communication for Individuals with Autism

 by Howard Shane, Emily Laubscher, Ralf Schlosser, Holly Fadie, James Sorce, Jennifer Abramson, Suzanne Flynn, & Kara Corley

(XCM Shane 2015)

Visual Immersion System (VIS) is a practical, research-based intervention framework that taps into the strong visual processing skills many children on the spectrum have. You’ll learn how to use readily available resources—from photos and symbols to apps and software—to create a customized system of visual supports that boost seven key communicative functions.

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Autism and Appropriate Touch

 by Abigail Werner James

(XAT James 2015)

This is a practical educational resource to help teach the social rules of touch and personal space to children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder with the aim of keeping them safe and helping them to understand what are appropriate interactions in family, educational and community situations.

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The Asperkid’s Launch Pad

The Asperkid’s Launch Pad by Jennifer Cook O’Toole

(XAS Otool 2013)

Jennifer O’Toole provides parents with all the help they need in planning their home environment to encourage their Asperkid superheroes to soar.

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What to Feed an Asperger

What to Feed an Asperger by Sarah Patten

(XOT Patte 2015)

Packed full of tips and tricks to improve the diet of super sensitive Asperger kids.

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Parties, Dorms, and Social Norms

Parties, Dorms, and Social Norms by Lisa Meeks and Tracy Masterson

(XAD Meeks 2016)

The Gender Quest Workbook

 by Rylan Jay Testa, PhD; Deborah Coolhart, PhD; Jayme Peta, MA

(XAT Testa 2015)

A guide for teens and young adults exploring gender identity.

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Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for Behavior Technicians and Other Practitioners

Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for Behavior Technicians and Other Practitioners by Michele Wallace and G. Roy Mayer

(XIN Walla 2017)

This book is a training manual for individuals pursuing the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). This manual is designed to be used in tandem with a BCBA supervisor toward the 40-hour training requirement for the certification. It can also be used as a study guide for those who have completed their training and are preparing for their certification exam.
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Keisha’s Doors/Las Puertas de Keisha

keishaKeisha’s Doors/Las Puertas de Keisha by Marvie Ellis

(XBK Ellis 2005)

An older sister can’t understand why her little sister, Keisha, won’t play with her.  The family discovers that Keisha has autism and goes to a therapist to understand what autism means to them.

Una hermana mayor no entiende porque su hermana menor, Keisha, no juega con ella. La Famila descubre que Keisha tiene autismo y consulto con una terapeuta para entender como los afecto el autismo.

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Trainman Gaining Acceptance…and Friends…Through Special Interest

trainmanTrainman Gaining Acceptance…and Friends…Through Special Interest by Stefan and Barbara Kavan

(XBK Kavan 2011)

In this warmly illustrated children’s book, we meet Stefan, who has a deep interest in trains, roads, and maps.
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The Sensory Child Gets Organized

sensoryThe Sensory Child Gets Organized by Carolyn Dalgliesh

(XOT Dalgl 2013)

Teaches the parents of “sensory” kids how to organize and empower their children for greater success at home, at school, and in life.
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